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People wait in a queue with empty LPG cooking gas cylinders to avail refilled ones, amid a shortage linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict affecting the global energy supply chain, in Prayagraj, on Wednesday.

Govt says LPG remains concern, crude supply adequate

March 18, 2026, 04:05 PM - 3 min read

The government said on Wednesday that crude oil supply is adequate but LPG remains a concern, as it pushes PNG adoption and alternative fuels amid West Asia tensions.

No shortage at LPG distributors, fuel stations: Govt reiterates

March 15, 2026, 06:06 PM - 4 min read

Government says there is no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel across India, urging citizens to avoid panic buying as refineries operate at high capacity.

SAFA pitches use of cooking oil waste to produce aviation fuel

March 15, 2026, 03:42 PM - 3 min read

SAF Association urges govt to promote used cooking oil for aviation fuel, saying better collection systems could help India meet future blending targets and cut aviation emissions.

Commercial LPG supply begins in 28 states; raids stepped up

March 14, 2026, 07:49 PM - 4 min read

Commercial LPG distribution has begun in 29 states and UTs as authorities intensify raids to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid rising panic bookings.

Consumers gather to avail LPG cylinders amid supply crisis in the country, in Mumbai, Maharashtra on Friday.

Centre says no LPG dry-out reported at 25,000 distributors

March 13, 2026, 05:47 PM - 4 min read

Petroleum Ministry says petrol and diesel supplies remain stable nationwide, but LPG availability is a concern amid West Asia tensions, though no distributor has reported a dry out.

LPG crisis hits hotels in B'luru, Chennai, Mumbai; Centre reacts

March 10, 2026, 11:26 AM - 3 min read

While the government maintains that India’s energy imports via non-Hormuz routes are in "full flow," the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced a mandatory 25-day inter-booking period for domestic cylinders to curb hoarding.

Govt mandates sale of E20 fuel across India

February 25, 2026, 03:24 PM - 4 min read

The Centre has mandated sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 across India from April 1, 2026, to cut oil imports, curb emissions and support farmers.

Older vehicles face engine and performance issues when run on E20 fuel.

E20 fuel boosts acceleration, cuts carbon emissions 30pc: Centre

August 12, 2025, 07:44 PM - 4 min read

The Centre stated that mileage concerns were foreseen in 2020, and any drop so far has been only 'marginal.'

Before 2019, companies were required to invest or commit to invest ₹2,000 crore in either hydrocarbon exploration and production, refining, pipelines or liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in order to obtain a fuel retailing license in India

Govt to make it easier to set up petrol pumps

August 10, 2025, 06:02 PM - 3 min read

The government plans to catalyse the country’s fastest-growing fuel market by easing norms for setting up petrol pumps

IBA's suggestion to the ministry to shift from applicable industrial tariffs for electricity (average rate of ₹7 per kWh) to domestic tariffs (₹4.5 per kWh) would provide significant cost savings across all categories of feedstocks

Biogas association wants electricity subsidy for CBG plants

August 3, 2025, 04:28 PM - 3 min read

Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to provide a concessional electricity tariff for compressed biogas (CBG) plants to boost the clean energy transition